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Gentle Readers, as you’re reading this, The Practical Cook is scampering about an event center in London spreading the good word about data centers and virtualization. Though I feel certain there’s a London/Cloud joke in there, I shall refrain. Point being, I’m busy, just like you. I need fuel, just like you. Here’s a salad I created the other day that bears repeating.

Blueberry Herb Salad: This picture just makes me want to eat it again.

It’s full of high-impact nutrition, comes together in a flash (15 minutes between conference calls is about my time limit during the week), and it’s beautiful and delicious.

Blueberry Herb Salad

herb salad blend in a clamshell (I’m sure there are other brands, but this was Earthbound Farms, and I’m a fan of this blend)
blueberries, like 1/4 cup or so, rinsed and dried (I know they’re out of season, they’re a wicked indulgence for me right now)
sliced almonds, toasted (on a plate, in the microwave, for about 2 minutes, in 1 minute increments, stirring between)
shredded mozzarella (I was out of goat, which would be awesome, but the mozzarella was surprisingly good)

Compose your salad artfully, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a healthy splash of Balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!

Blueberries are just so cute, they make greens happy to be with them.

This was crunchy, salty, sweet, and herbalicious. I was surprised how well the dill and the blueberries paired. See what you think.

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